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Derek Somerville is a Lecturer in Computing Science at the University of Glasgow. He joined the university in 2018 to develop and oversee the Software Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship program, alongside managing summer and year-long internships for software engineering students. Prior to academia, he held roles in software development, project management, and business analysis across industries like banking and finance, including at JP Morgan. His work bridges industry and education, focusing on practical software engineering skill development and curriculum innovation.
His professional experience includes roles at Scottish Equitable, a consultancy firm, and JP Morgan, where he led teams in developing financial applications. At the University of Glasgow, he has co-developed courses for fourth-year students and spearheaded initiatives to address diverse student backgrounds in apprenticeship programs. His research emphasizes agile methodologies, work-based learning assessment, and adapting education to industry needs, particularly during disruptions like the pandemic's shift to online learning.
Derek’s publications explore topics such as agile coaching research, apprenticeship program efficacy, and curriculum design for mixed-knowledge cohorts. He collaborates with peers on studies assessing workplace learning outcomes and strategies to prepare software engineering apprentices for industry challenges. His contributions reflect a commitment to aligning academic training with real-world software engineering practices.
